A Week of Firsts!!

Well this week has been a week of firsts for both kids. Grayson had a super week at Vacation Bible School and Finley had her fist bloody lip. Grayson and his friend Justin went to VBS this week and had a great time. They learned a couple of new bible verses and also several fun songs. One even had sign language. They both did great at the Grand Finale, sign language and all. Grayson was dancing in the isles and doing the motions to the older kids songs as well. I think he would be a great Pentecostal (if we didn't go to the Methodist Church that is.).
Finley's first was not as fun as Grayson's, but it was a milestone of childhood nonetheless. As you can see from the above photos, she fell and busted her lip. Blood was everywhere!! I think Daddy was more upset than she was. A couple of screams and a few tears and then she was fine. What a little trooper. I suspect we won't be having any professional photos shot this week with our swollen blue and purple lip. But what a great color for her! :)

A Day of Fish and Fun

Today we had a play date at the Aquarium and Kure Beach with some moms from my MOPS group. There were about 10 moms with all the kids in tow. Several moms have twins and even triplets, so needless to say we had a pretty big crowd. The kids had a wonderful time, even though we go often, they are still amazed at all the cool stuff in the Aquarium. After lunch we stopped at the beach before heading home. Today was the kind of day summer memories are made of.

"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

Guess Who's Walking?

Finley is walking!! All at the tender age of 10 months. She has taken about 4 steps on her own, and she pushes her walker up and down the living room. After she falls she looks at us and claps for herself. Grayson is excited to see her walk to him and feels that he taught her everything she knows. (Very Sweet) It is such a joy to see these beautiful children develope into the people they are going to be. God has given (loaned) us these children for a short time and I hope we do not let him down. (Also we hope they will not need therapy by the time they are 18!) Being a parent is often the most difficult, exhausting job you can have, but what a joy they bring to our hearts. All we can say is Thank Heaven and Home Depot for baby gates and drawer locks.

Our Little "Stars" and Stripes !!

We had a great 4th of July. Lots of Red, White and Blue. Watermelon and Fireworks. The kids loved the fireworks, even Finley. We have been shooting them for about 3 days now. Grayson can hardley wait until dark every night. Happy 4th of July.